It is with great enthusiasm that we invite our fellow global stewards to attend the first-ever international BUBW in Bishkek this summer! Better Understanding for a Better World (BUBW) was launched in 2006 to give American high school students and International exchange students of diverse cultural backgrounds and various faith traditions the opportunity to meet and learn from one another. The most pressing issue our youth face today is how they view the “other”, meaing people who are different from…

April 2017

Annual Youth Leadership, Intercultural and Interfaith Conferences Youth Leaders Representing 32 Countries Sharing the goals of world peace and harmony Seeking deeper understanding Coming as strangers with common misunderstandings, leaving united as close friends Developing mutual respect and recognizing there is strength in diversity Departing empowered, ready for peacebuilding and making global change

February 2019

Annual Youth Leadership, Intercultural and Interfaith Conferences Youth Leaders Representing 15 - 20 Countries Sharing the goals of world peace and harmony Seeking deeper understanding Coming as strangers with common misunderstandings, leaving united as close friends Developing mutual respect and recognizing there is strength in diversity Departing empowered, ready for peacebuilding and making global change

March 2019

CECF will be conducting its 34th BUBW conference, in partnership with the Inter-Religious Council of Uganda (IRCU). The focus will be on multiple sectors of society - youth and religious leaders, university students, young professionals, women and representatives of civil society organizations. From religious & tribal extremism, Intertribal & Interfaith conflicts, to gender inequality, youth unemployment, and perceived economic marginalization, CECF has identified critical challenges that require collaboration across various members of society. The faith-based sector is a key player. Understanding the dynamic…